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We filtered the 50 games similar to Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen down to the 10 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Shadowrun Returns, Shadowrun: Dragonfall - Director's Cut and Dragon Quest top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen.

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The best games like Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen on Nintendo Switch

10 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen. Each one has been evaluated across 8 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Shadowrun ReturnsClosest overall match

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMagicTacticalFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 88%· 14KIGDB73· 8

Year 2013Dev Harebrained SchemesOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, setting cyberpunk and setting scifi

Where it drifts furthest from Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen: setting.

Released 6 years after Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen.

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#2Shadowrun: Dragonfall - Director's Cut

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloTacticalMagicFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 89%· 6.5KIGDB80· 4

Year 2014Dev Harebrained SchemesOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, strong narrative focus and sandbox world

Where it drifts furthest from Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen: setting.

Released 7 years after Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Combat87Setting31

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Steam GOG Epic

#3Dragon Quest

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMagicFantasyIsometricMelee

Year 2004Dev UIEvolution · Square EnixOn PS4 · Android · iOS

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, strong narrative focus and sandbox world, while skipping combat tactical

Where it drifts furthest from Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen: setting.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals67Combat60Setting33

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloTacticalFantasyIsometricMelee

Steam👍 88%· 27KIGDB80· 4OC76· 23

Year 2017Dev Overhype Studios · Ukiyo PublishingOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, sandbox freedom and roguelike runs, while skipping combat magic

Where it drifts furthest from Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen: setting.

Released 10 years after Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Combat57Setting27

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloTacticalIsometricMeleeNarrative

Steam👍 94%· 31KIGDB85· 12OC86· 90

Year 2014Dev Supergiant GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, strong narrative focus and melee combat, while skipping combat magic

Where it drifts furthest from Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen: setting.

Released 7 years after Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals71Combat56Setting0

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Steam GOG Epic

#6Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloTacticalIsometricStealthMelee

Steam👍 90%· 20KIGDB81· 12OC77· 109

Year 2018Dev The Bearded Ladies · FuncomOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, strong narrative focus and stealth mechanics, while skipping combat magic

Where it drifts furthest from Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen: setting and combat.

Released 11 years after Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen.

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Steam GOG Epic

#7Pillars of EternityClosest on setting

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloTacticalMagicFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 88%· 26KIGDB81· 6OC89· 71

Year 2015Dev Obsidian EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration, while skipping turn-based strategy

Released 8 years after Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100Visuals100

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloFantasyIsometricMeleeHardcore

Steam👍 93%· 21KIGDB87· 11OC88· 140

Year 2021Dev Acid Nerve · Devolver DigitalOn Xbox · PS4 · Android

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, Metroidvania exploration and punishing difficulty, while skipping turn-based strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen: combat.

Released 14 years after Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Visuals55Combat0

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Steam GOG Epic

#9Tunic

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloFantasyIsometricMeleeHardcore

Steam👍 91%· 17KIGDB89· 5OC85· 120

Year 2022Dev Andrew Shouldice · FinjiOn Xbox · PS4 · Switch

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, puzzle design and Metroidvania exploration, while skipping turn-based strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen: combat.

Released 15 years after Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen.

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Steam GOG Epic

#10Minit

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloFantasyIsometricMeleeNarrative

Steam👍 89%· 2.8KIGDB78· 7OC80· 67

Year 2018Dev Jan Willem Nijman · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping turn-based strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen: combat.

Released 11 years after Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Visuals52Combat0

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Steam GOG Epic

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